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Arobunagu is a forest deity that is absolutely and totally in control of herbs, herbalism (mkpọrọgwụ na mkpafifia) and charms (ọgwụ) in the spiritual and physical world. It is an independent and very active spirit. In ancient times, Arobunagu was the spirit our fore fathers used to give herbs and to prepare charms , every
Ngwụ is a tree with special kind of powers. It connotes pure strength and every real ọ natara Chi dibias and Adaeze nwanyi need that strength/Ngwu to perform powerful spiritual works. In Afa language, Ngwụ is called Okala Ose. Ngwu is a powerful tree. Ngwu is one of Igbo’s ancestral spirit or deity that comes
Orji is an ancestral tree and spirit. The tree Orji represents and is akin to a God of wealth. Orji is an ancestral spirit that is in charge of wealth in a family or kindred, if you grew up in your father’s house and noticed that you have Orji tree in your family or kindred,
Trees are mystical connections to our indigenous spirituality in Igbo society. They play crucial roles in Igbo mythology till today. In Igbo ancient traditions, the tree is a symbol of life and sacredness, it stands for the totality of a universe and houses spiritual entities. Did you remember the story about an uncle that cut
This is the common name for a group of small to large sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Cypraeidae, the cowries. Cowries are generally seen on rocky areas of the sea bed. Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Gastropoda Caenogastropoda subclass Order: Littorinimorpha Superfamily: Cypraeoidea Family: Cypraeidae. Shells of certain species have
A covenant is a sacred agreement between Chukwu Okike, man, spirits, and their children, extending to their forthcoming and unborn generations. It can have sets of specific and favorable conditions, thereby eliciting promises to bless, protect, fight for, guide, guard, prosper, multiply, among other promises, as our ancestors and us obey certain conditions. It is
Akpu mmiri is the strongest marine deity that is responsible for attacking and defending any mariner in the marine world. It is known as Akpụ Mmiri The Marine Warlord. The tree is very tall, with a smooth body and is always tied with white cloth. In the spiritual world, Akpụ is the strongest deity that
Our Ikenga works together with our Chi and can be appeased together without having to separate the meal, drinks, ọjị and nzu. Step 1. Find a suitable spot where you can see sunlight directly on your veranda, porch, sit-out or home. Make sure it is neat and swept, cleaned thoroughly. Proceed by marking a circle
Most children born on Afọ, Igbo indigenous market day are Earth element. They are called Nwani, Mgbafo, Okafor. Of a truth Earth represents order, structure, foundation, stability, fertility, feminine energy, nourishment, shelter, grounded, focus, reality manifestation, prosperity, provision and Protection. Earth Element is the opposite of fire, as fire burns down things to ash it
Spiritual stealing, this is when things go missing mysteriously in one’s life. It is not only items that go missing. One’s joy, happiness, money, marriage, children, health, goodness, job, relationships to mention but a few. This happens more to people who have not aligned to their life path, those ones who are called to serve